The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-09-29
NORTH CAROLINA.
: THE GARDEN SPOT OF THE
WORLD"
The Home for the Miner, the Manufac-
turer, the Artisan and the Agri-
culturist.
IGoldsboro Argtls.1

[Goldsboro Argus.1
Judge Kelley, of Pennsylvania, grows
enthusiastic when he undertakes to
speak of North Carolina. He said !:
any friends, North Carolina is the
most beautiful and richest portion Of
Gods earth upon which my vision or
feet have ever rested"
The late Bishop Atkinson told us
that he had never seen any scenery in
this country or Europe that equalled
what he saw in Western Carolina, and
the admirable Bishop was Virginian.
Wilmington Star.
And we'll can those who visit North
Carolina speak thusly of her, for she is
indeed grand old State. AS travel
ing correspondent of the New York
South has said of her, she offers to-day
over fifteen millions of acres of good
farming land which can be successfully
and prohtably cultivated and made to
produce nearly every cereal grown.
The larger portion of the State en-
joys climate distinctively healthy,
due both to her location and also to
her con6guration. Free, for the most
part, from malarious swamps, famed
by healthful breezes, occasioned by the
diversified contour of the country, her
fertile lands are admirably adapted to
the support of large population in
health, wealth and happiness.
The, diversity of the soil and elcva-
tion within the borders ofher province,
permit range of products from those
of Canada to those of semi-tropical
latitudes.
The principal agricultural products,
such as cotton, wheat, rice, tobacco,
rye, Indian corn, oats and barley can
be grown in abundance and with profit.
For raising live stock, this section
of country with its well-watered, pas
toral character, seems to have unrivaled
capacities.
Her mining wealth is inexhaustible,
possessing over twenty-one of the useful
minerals for the elevation and advance
ment of mankind.
The facilities for manufacturing are
not surpassed by any other locality in
the Union. The aggregate water power
is 100000 horse power, and this
force is distributed over her entire sec
ton.
Gold is found in twenty-three coun-
ties. In fact the auriferous area in a
general way embraces nearly one-half
of her territory the productive area is
much less, containing little more
than twelve thousand square miles.
There are ten of the precious stones
found within her borders, and num-
Der Of companies are now being op-
Grated with capital of several thous-
ands of dollars to push forward and
develop this new industry.
North Carolina is rich in iron ores
of The best grade, while coal abounds
in considerable quantity. The area of
the coal field is given as about three
hundred square miles.
1t is here the agriculturists reap
bountiful harvests of corn, wheat, cot
ton, rice, potatoes, hay, oats, rye and
every variety of field crop. The hor-
ticulturist luxuriates in his heavy and
productive shipment of vegetables,
while many large and excellent vlne
yards are scattered over her rich and
fertile lands.
She offers special inducements to the
newcomer, IN cheap and productive
lands, healthful climate, educational
facilities, and in just and good State
government.
These are but few facts in argu-
ment why this section of the South
offers special inducements to the en-
igrant, the tourist and the prospective
settler.
And to all such we say come to
North Carolina. Here, from the
mountains to the sea, any man cf mod
crate means but with plenty of pluck
and energy, can find numerous and
varied sources from which to accumu-
late honest wealth. Here he will find
rich lands adapted to all kinds of pro-
ducts at small purchase prices all
already well-developed and increasing
railroad system civilized, even pol
ished community TO dwell in their
friendships to the last, and sincere in
liberal hospitality. Here no sudden
wealth will meet him but whether in
the fertile fields or the busy, pushing
towns, whether in the breezy noun
tains or by the rushing streams or by
the deep sounding sea, where every
where health fiourishes, if he be sober
and industrious, he can work along al
his occupation, whatever it be, living
tolerabiy well from the first in ar
everywhere delightful climate, enjoy.
ing the society of good neighbors, and
laying by little every year, till in ths
end ease, plenty and happiness viii
crown his constant efforts; while al
| h,S dayx will tta r,asre and fIll of health